Weddings On, Receptions gone in Valley

The weddings are still taking place, albeit quietly, in the Kashmir valley, but invitations to wedding receptions have been cancelled en masse amid violence, curfews and shutdowns. The Valley, including Srinagar, has been virtually shut since the Friday killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani triggered street protests leaving over 30 people dead and hundreds injured. The violence took place when the Valley was about to witness the beginning of marriage season after a month of Ramadan fasting. The situation has forced families to take back their wedding invitations. Local…

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